What are some examples of unusual readings for weddings?

Hi 

I have done some very different readings, for exmple:

Dr Suess

Football mad groom

I have had couples quote Dr.Who and Harry Potter. 

I think as long as you want it in your ceremony, go with it. It is your day and no-one else should have an opinion. 

I have a long list if you want to contact me

Mario - Treasured Ceremonies

I have not really had unusual readings. The lovliest was a poem written by the groom to his bride. I have experienced Shakespeare Sonnets, Chinese poems and love letters from history. You can look them up on the net.

There are a whole range of unusual wedding readings from funny to cute.  Included in some of the ceremonies I have conducted have been:

• an extract from Winnie the Pooh where Piglet asks Pooh how long they'll be friends
• Pam Ayres - "Yes I'll marry you" (although getting a little old but still funny)
• Dr Seuss - "Oh the places you'll go"
• Hovis Presly - "I rely on you"

I've also had couples use vows adapted from "The Corpse Bride" (Tim Burton), The Lord of the Rings (one ring to bind them...) and quotes from Dr Who.  

The inspiration for what you include in your wedding comes from you, from what you are interested in and what you believe.  Its your wedding and as long as you include the legal words, you can include anything.  

Get creative,

Mary

Hi - some examples are Shakespearian sonnets, Poetry from some of the great poets. Some people like to evn have favcourite song lyrics read out particularly if the song is a love song that the couple resonate with. Even favourite passages from books have been used. Some fun loving couples have comedy read out or even have a joke session - you could show film clips also. Hers a very funny poem form Pam Ayres whcih is great

Yes, I’ll marry you – Pam Ayres

Yes, I’ll marry you, my dear,
And here’s the reason why;
So I can push you out of bed
When the baby starts to cry,
And if we hear a knocking
And it’s creepy and it’s late,
I hand you the torch you see,
And you investigate.

Yes I’ll marry you, my dear,
You may not apprehend it,
But when the tumble-drier goes
It’s you that has to mend it,
You have to face the neighbour
Should our labrador attack him,
And if a drunkard fondles me
It’s you that has to whack him.

Yes, I’ll marry you,
You’re virile and you’re lean,
My house is like a pigsty
You can help to keep it clean.
That sexy little dinner
Which you served by candlelight,
As I do chipolatas,
You can cook it every night!

It’s you who has to work the drill
and put up curtain track,
And when I’ve got PMT it’s you who gets the flak,
I do see great advantages,
But none of them for you,
And so before you see the light,
I do, I do, I do!

And if you go to this link there are quite a few other alternative style readings for you

http://www.youandyourwedding.co.uk/planning/readings-speeches/19-alternative-wedding-readings-for-non-traditional-couples/22267.html

Enjoy and hope this helped.

Regards

Lee  xx

My most recent wedding last Saturday I had the groomsmen and bridesmaid say silent and hush when I included in the ceremony

"if any person or persons can show just cause why this couple should not be joined in marriage, speak now or forever hold your piece"

You could even have the groomsmen hold up boards with the word Silent on it while the bridesmaids go shhh or hush.

Hope this helps, it was a lot of fun and the guests enjoyed it.

I did a wedding earlier this year where two guests did a skit of "Goodness Gracious Me". http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/g/goodnessgraciousme.shtml

It was something I had never seen before at a wedding, and caused great laughter.

Pick what YOU like, and don't let others shut you down.

Cheers

Blair Fraser

Simple and Romantic Weddings, Perth